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Month: April 2015

Round 2 of the 2015 Australian Ice Hockey League has finished with wins for the Newcastle North Stars, Perth Thunder, CBR Brave and Adelaide Adrenaline. The North Stars remain on top of the standings, six points clear of the second placed Thunder. Next week seven teams are in action across six games with only the Melbourne Mustangs sitting out on a bye.

The Perth Thunder have announced the signing of goaltender Peter Di Salvo for the start of the 2015 season. Di Salvo has been signed on an interim basis until the clubs original signing recovers from injury which is expected to be late May. Di Salvo has spent the last two seasons playing in the Southern Professional Hockey League, most recently for the Mississippi Riverkings.

Newcastle North Stars player Ray Sheffield has announced his retirement after 13 seasons with the club. His announcement comes just weeks after being awarded the captaincy for the 2015 season and the decision is said to have been made after being told by the head coach that he would receive limited game time. Sheffield will remain with the club as an assistant coach.

The Sydney Ice Dogs have announced the signing of Hungarian Dávid Harmati for the 2015 season. Harmati last played for Újpesti TE of the MOL Liga and OB I bajnokság during the 2009-10 season and has previously played on the Hungary national under-18 and under-20 teams.

Round 1 of the 2015 Australian Ice Hockey League has finished with wins for the Melbourne Ice, Newcastle North Stars, CBR Brave, Melbourne Mustangs and Adelaide Adrenaline. The North Stars sit on top of the standings at the end of the opening round after winning both of their games. Next week all eight teams are in action with seven games scheduled for Round 2.

Round 3 of the 2015 East Coast Super League has finished with wins for the Penrith Raptors and Reach Rebels. The Sting remain on top of the standings, two points clear of the four teams currently sitting tied for second. Next week all six teams are in action with two games on Saturday and one game on the Sunday.